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Johnathan Daniel Beacon, 37, (right) sits next to defense attorney Diana Wildland (left) in a booth at the Thurston County jail on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Beacon has been accused of attempting to murder his parents with a sword.

Judge sets $2 million bail for Thurston County man accused of stabbing parents with sword

A 37-year-old Olympia man accused of attempting to kill his parents with a sword is being held in the Thurston County jail in lieu of $2 million bail. Johnathan Daniel Beacon attended his … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/22/24

Pierce County man accused of killing father with bow and arrow had previous domestic violence arrest, charges say

A Graham man accused of fatally shooting his father with a bow and arrow had previously threatened to harm his family members, prosecutors say. Pierce County prosecutors charged Eric Polyashov, … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 10/22/24

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Napavine's Haley Gallagher runs towards the box during Napavine's win over Adna on Oct. 21.

Tigers overcome slow start to top Pirates

NAPAVINE — At times this season, the Napavine Tigers have had a tendency of starting games slow. Monday was no different, as the Adna Pirates controlled the ball and the pace of play over … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 10/22/24

Riverhawks rout Ducks to move into third

Toledo came away with its third blowout win in its last four games on Monday, as the Riverhawks defeated Toutle Lake 7-0. Five different Riverhawks found the back of the net, including Peyton … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/21/24

Loggers top Cardinals for seventh consecutive win

Three goals in the first 15 minutes propelled the Onalaska girls soccer team to an 8-0 win over Winlock on Monday night. The Loggers added a fourth in the 20th minute, and then added four more … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/21/24

Brent Wilson Robertson, 43, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 21.

Man accused of stabbing victim with needle twice and threatening to assault officer in Chehalis

Bail is set at $25,000 for a man accused of stabbing someone with a needle and breaking their finger at a Chehalis apartment complex on Friday before threatening an officer who arrested him. … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 10/21/24

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders celebrates as his team pushes their casket across the finish line during the annual Boo-coda casket races in Bucoda on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Hundreds attend Boo-coda Casket Races

While the 2024 Boo-coda Spook-tacular Casket Races didn’t have the speed or star-power of last weekend’s Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix, hundreds of people still descended on Boo-coda — … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/21/24

A ToledoTel truck sits outside the meeting to install the first connection at KR Rentals in Winlock on Friday, May 3. Lewis County and ToledoTel are carrying out a joint project to expand internet services in Winlock and surrounding areas.

Nearly 1,500 Winlock area residents opt in to broadband expansion project

Nearly 1,500 people in the greater Winlock area have agreed to have broadband internet infrastructure installed on their property, according to an update from ToledoTel, the company leading the … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 10/21/24

Bob Russell, standing atop the levee south of the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in August 2023, points to the area where Coal Creek empties into Salzer Creek after running through property owned by the city of Chehalis.

‘We have a vision for Coal Creek’: Planner tells county commissioners wetland project would have variety of benefits

The first phase of a proposed ecotourism hub on roughly 80 acres of wetlands in Chehalis could cost between $600,000 and $1.3 million, according to figures provided by planner Bob Russell to the … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 10/21/24

Brody Hamilton poses for a photo with his sister Leah Hamilton, left, and cousin Payton Reaves during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center in Chehalis on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Fundraiser for Onalaska boy battling brain cancer raises over $28,000

Roughly 150 community members who attended a fundraiser benefiting Brody Hamilton, a boy from Onalaska who is currently battling brain cancer, raised at least $28,000 on Saturday, Oct. 19. … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 10/21/24

Fredrick Brock, 4, of Chehalis, smiles as he receives candy while dressed as Loki during a Trunks with Treats event at the Veterans Memorial Museum on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.

Veterans Memorial Museum prepares to host fifth annual Trunks with Treats event on Oct. 30

Last year, approximately 2,800 people attended the Veterans Memorial Museum’s annual Trunks with Treats event. The Chehalis museum is gearing up to host it once again as the fifth annual Trunks … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/21/24

In focus: ‘Witches’ gather for a morning view of Mount St. Helens

The Tilikum Dragons, which describe themselves as "a women’s dragonboat team committed to being a positive influence on each other and our community,” dressed as witches and paddled onto … more

10/21/24

Sirens: $800 in shoes stolen at outlets; arrest for striking vehicle with shovel; arrest made for assault with needle

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle accidents • A minor, non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of North Tower Avenue and East First Street just after 2:35 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/21/24

Kalvyn and Morgan Scott pose with Diesel and Cosmo on the day they adopted Cosmo in September 2022.

Julie McDonald: Two dogs killed in Grayland fire at home of Toledo graduate

Like many people last weekend, newlyweds Kalvyn and Morgan (Leback) Scott hunted early Sunday morning, but as they returned to their Grayland home, they received a call with devastating news: their … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 10/21/24

Candidate for Public Lands Commissioner Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks with another attendee during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.

Our Views: Herrera Beutler will take a balanced, science-based approach to managing forests

There’s one thing people in this area never complained about when Jaime Herrera Beutler represented us in Congress, and that was her constituent service and her focus on the specific needs of … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 10/21/24

Rep. Peter Abbarno runs with the torch during the Lewis County Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, May 31.

Our Views: State Rep. Peter Abbarno’s leadership delivers for families, schools and safety

Our editorial board enthusiastically endorses state Rep. Peter Abbarno for reelection to represent Washington’s 20th Legislative District. As an experienced legislator with deep ties to … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 10/21/24

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the editor: Swope is a servant leader for our communities

I am writing today to express my support for Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope. Sean is a tireless “servant leader” for our county and communities. I say “servant … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Bob Ferguson’s health care plan will protect and expand access to families across Washington

I am voting for Bob Ferguson for governor. I appreciate his commitment to public safety, his housing plan to address the lack of affordable housing, and his holistic approach to … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Angie Brown’s knowledge and experience would benefit Lewis County PUD

I ask all of you to join me and vote for Angie Brown for Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner in District 2. She is clearly the best choice for this position, as she has … more

10/21/24